Knitting Green and Saving Big
Today is Frugal Friday...
And we're going to talk about killing two birds with one stone. No, not literally. What I mean is Green Knitting and saving money. How can you go green with your knitting and save money at the same time?
Today's featured knitting book will show you the way. Not only does this book debunk some common 'going green' myths but also shows you how to make yarn from things you have in your home.
For a quick tutorial about this, watch today's featured video and follow the tips. You'll restock your stash in no time without spending one red cent.
Today's Featured Knitting Book
Knitting Green: Conversations and Planet Friendly Projects by Ann Bud.
Ann takes knitting green to new levels in this book. She not only teaches you what the truth about green techniques but shows you how to make yarn from things you never thought possible.
Knitting Green is brimming with twenty projects for garments, accessories, gifts, and home furnishings from leading designers to make the coolest, greenest projects imaginable.
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Today's Featured Product:
For those of you who like the idea of knitting green but don't want to take the time to make your own yarn, try Mango Moon.
They have some beautiful recycled yarn. You'll find Ragg Silk made of strips of 100% silk from recycled sarongs and all yarns are made by women who have been rescued from abusive situations in Nepali. The ladies are able to use their spinning and knitting skills to rebuild their lives while supporting themselves and their children.
Check out their beautiful yarns made from saris and sarongs and help support these women.
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Today's Featured Free Knitting Pattern:
Instead of just one free pattern, today we're passing on fourteen free patterns all made with recycled yarns.
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Most Popular KnittingForCharity.org Articles:
Recycled Yarn: Knitting Going Green
Give new life to cast-off, discarded sweaters as balls of recycled yarn... ready to knit something new
What to Do With Discount Yarn
Great suggestions for using up your discount yarn
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Today's Featured Knitter:
Our featured knitter for today is Mags Kandis. You can check out her blog, 'My Wabi Sabi Country Life' and browse through her latest books filled with great ideas about knitting green and making gifts with what you have on hand.
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Today's Featured Video:
Watch designer Mag Kandis show you, step-by-step, how to make yarn out of silk fabric, old t-shirts, muslin and denim.
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